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Submission of Declaration of Accompanied Articles and Unaccompanied Articles upon Entering Japan

Japan Customs requires all passengers entering Japan to submit a Declaration of Accompanied Articles and Unaccompanied Articles (Customs Declaration Form) in order to prevent terrorism and smuggling, and to ensure prompt and proper customs clearance.

 

In addition, Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations electronically via the Customs Declaration App, etc.

By downloading the Customs Declaration App or accessing to the website from the 2D barcode bellow, you will be able to create a 2D barcode containing the information on your Customs Declaration Form with which you will be able to use the Electronic Customs Declaration Gates (e-Gates) at an applicable airport.

Download the App and Access to the Website

On iPhone

On Android

Please note that the existing paper version of the Customs Declaration Form can still be used, and can also be printed out (on A4 sized paper) in advance from the Japan Customs website.

For details, please see the Japan Customs website (Declaration of Accompanied Articles and Unaccompanied Articles)

 

Furthermore, when passing through customs at the airport, passengers can now use smartphone payment apps and credit cards to pay any customs duties, consumption taxes, etc. on their personal belongings, etc.

 

For details, please see the Japan Customs website (Cashless payments of customs duties and taxes by passengers).

Eligible Airports

Eligible Airports Electronic Customs Declaration Gates (e-Gates) Payment Using Smartphone Payment App
Narita International Airport
Haneda Airport
Kansai International Airport
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Fukuoka Airport
New Chitose Airport
Naha Airport -